430PM LRN News

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with a 2014 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. The Supreme Court shot down a nearly identical Texas law in 2016. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this case will tell us where the nation’s highest court stands on abortion…

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Only three clinics in the state provide abortions and opponents of the Louisiana law say it could close two of them.

Following three consecutive years of record-setting adoption rates resulting in over 2,400 kids finding permanent homes, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services receives a national award for its work in adoption from the US Department of Health and Human Services.  DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters.

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A powerful ad hits the airwaves slamming Governor Edwards’ hiring of former Deputy Chief of Staff and alleged sexual harasser and assaulter Johnny Anderson. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a series of problems are starting to stack up against Edwards’ hopes to avoid a run-off, including increased Republican engagement due to national issues, and…

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The Edwards campaign has responded to the ad saying Anderson’s employment was ended hours after they were informed.

Teddy Brigewater gets his third consecutive start for the Black and Gold this week as the team takes on the red hot Bucs at home. Bridgewater led New Orleans to a 12-10 win over Dallas last Sunday, but wants to see more touchdowns than field goals this Sunday

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Tampa dropped 55 against the Rams last week.